Ep. 56 - The Jerusalem Declaration
We know that Israel's capital city is Jerusalem. Why hasn't it been recognised before? Why is that changing now? What will that mean going forward? Alan and Mike sit down with Middle East journalist D...
6 Dec 20170s
Ep. 55 - Peace or Pessimism?
Benji's back! Is the US administration's new peace push anything new or the same old story? Alan, Mike and Benji look at the story and put it into context. Join us, and let us know what you think! On ...
30 Nov 20170s
Ep. 54 - 242 and Sadat Too
How many anniversaries can 2017 have? Well, its 50 for UNSC Resolution 242 and 40 for Sadat's visit to Jerusalem. Alan, Mike and Matt discuss how these events are misunderstood, and also deeply relate...
23 Nov 20170s
Ep. 53 - The State of the Region
The only constant in the Middle East is change. We turn to journalist David Harris for updates on Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Kurdistan and what all this means for Israel. Its the safest way ...
16 Nov 20170s
Ep. 52 - November 29th, 1947: The Gil Troy Perspective
Alan and Mike wanted a really special episode for the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations vote that recognised the Jewish state. So they turned to Professor Gil Troy for insight and perspective, an...
9 Nov 20170s
Ep. 51 - The Jewish Renaissance Continues
Want to know the state of arts and culture in Israel? Want to know why you should? Join Alan and Mike as they explore these questions with Jessica Steinberg, who covers the Sabra scene from south to n...
2 Nov 20170s
Ep. 50 - The Balfour Century
What was the context for the Balfour Declaration? What is its relevance today? Alan, Matt and Mike review a century of implications for our 50th episode. Very informative site http://www.balfour100.co...
23 Okt 20170s
Ep. 49 - Stop Pro-Israel Education!
How should we teach students in the diaspora about Israel? Alan and Mike think there is a pretty clear model to follow. It has implications beyond the world of education, and into the very identity of...
20 Okt 20170s
